Atty. L. Steven Platt

Atty. L. Steven Platt

L. Steven Platt is a lawyer practicing discrimination, labor and employment, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law.

Chicago Chicago 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About L. Steven Platt at a glance

L. Steven Platt is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978) and New York U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of (2023). Educated at Loyola University Chicago School of Law (J.D., 1978) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Judicial Screening Committee Former Chairman, Civil Rights Committee, 1996-1998), Seventh Circuit and American (EEOC Liaison, Labor and Employment Committee) Bar Associations Illinois National Employment Lawyers Association (President) National Employment, Chicago. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • L. Steven Platt is a lawyer practicing discrimination, labor and employment, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law
  • L. received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • L. practices at Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

L. Steven Platt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases L. Steven Platt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about L. Steven Platt

Where is L. Steven Platt's law office located?
L. Steven Platt's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does L. Steven Platt handle?
L. Steven Platt focuses on employment, business, real estate, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has L. Steven Platt practiced law?
L. Steven Platt has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did L. Steven Platt go to law school?
L. Steven Platt earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact L. Steven Platt for a consultation?
You can contact L. Steven Platt directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has L. Steven Platt received?
L. Steven Platt's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- 1978
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1978
New York U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of
Admitted: 2023

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